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2021 Scott

Scale 710

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

999 €
Weight11,7 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy Silver TK
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Scale 710
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 km/h

Scale 710

44 km/h

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Reviews

Summary

The Scott Scale is a highly regarded cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and race-ready performance. It offers a versatile platform suitable for both beginners and aspiring racers, with models featuring aggressive, race-inspired designs and tubeless-ready wheels. The bike's suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, is noted for its supple off-the-top performance and grip. However, some models may lack confidence in technical terrain, and the tires can be less effective in wet conditions.

Pros
  • Lightweight design

  • Efficient climbing

  • Race-ready performance

  • Versatile platform for various skill levels

  • Supple suspension performance

Cons
  • Less confidence in technical terrain

  • Tires less effective in wet conditions

  • High cost for top-end models

Key Quotes
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.
Bicycling
Point the Scale uphill and it’s brutally fast and efficient; rider inputs are quickly, precisely and rewardingly converted into forward motion.
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It’s the XC race bike that maintains a laser sharp focus on the task at hand, while retaining a lighter side to its personality that makes it fun and surprisingly capable too.
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Pinkbike
First Look: Scott Release Latest Generation of Scale RC Hardtail

Dec 2022 · Henry Quinney

The top-end HMX-SL frame sheds 22 grams compared to the outgoing model, to achieve a claimed weight of 847 g.

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale RC SL first ride review

Dec 2022 · Alex Evans

The Scale is a fast-paced XC hardtail with performance that reaches beyond the traditional racing remit

Highs
  • Light weight

  • Loaded-up spec

  • Fun, fast and agile

  • Impressive frame construction

Lows
  • Lack of dropper post limits scope

  • Very costly

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Bikerumor
Dangerholm’s mellow yellow Scott Scale project bike blurs lines between Gravel & MTB

Jul 2021 · Cory Benson

This Scott Scale Gravel mashup is what happens when MTB weight weenie project bike builder Dangerholm decides that he needs a gravel bike!

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MBR
Scott Scale 920 review - MBR

Apr 2020 · Alan Muldoon

If you’re after a cross country race hardtail with a proven track record, then look no further than the Scott Scale 920.

Highs
  • Fast in every situation

Lows
  • Front derailleur compatibility!

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Bicycling
The Scott Scale 950 Is a Great First Race Bike

Jul 2019 · Bobby Lea

You get a Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, SRAM NX Eagle, and tubeless-ready wheels and tires—all for $1,600.

Highs
  • 100mm Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork

  • SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain

  • Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Scale 27.5" Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing QR 5x135mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Shifting cable Routing / replaceable hanger

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 2-Modes / Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm

Stem

Syncros 6061 Alloy Oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 7° angle

Handlebar

Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 680mm Syncros Youth 115

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra 2.5

Seatpost

Syncros / 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP-536 / PP Body / w/Reflector

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB / 30T

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM SX / PG1210 / 11-50

Chain

SRAM CN SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT200 Disc 160/R SM-RT10 CL rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros / Disc / 32H

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Formula CL51 / QR

Rear Hub

Formula CL52 / QR

Tires

Maxxis Ikon / 27.5x2.2" / 60TPI

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